Scaramouche
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BPM: 167
Intro
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
[Verso 1]
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
Scaramouche, the weary jester, sells his misery for delight,
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
Dances in his baubles in patchwork peacock tights,
G A G A
Frolics in the halls of King Apollo's town of ice,
G A G A A A A A A A
Somersaults and tumbles to the feet of the silver knights.
[Verso 2]
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
The cloak of the sorcerer glides from his shoulder,
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
Falls to the floor with his whiskers of snow,
G A G A
He summons from Pluto his demons and goblins,
G A G A
Stands in the doorway so ancient and cold.
Interlude
Gadd9 Dsus2 Asus2
Gadd9 Dsus2 Asus2
Asus2
[Verso 3]
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
The long jewelled fingers of Florizel on his strings,
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
Mellow muted lute celestially it sings,
G A G A
Wooden tambourine with dangling jangling silver rings,
G A G A A A A
Lavender and harmony a bouquet brings.
[Verso 4]
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
The palace is still but the kingdom is singing,
A Gadd9 Dsus2 A
The people they work, the children they play,
G A G A
In the hills of the churches the bells they are ringing,
Gmaj7 A G A
Whilst the crow flies again to lands far away.
Outro
Gadd9 Dsus2 Asus2
Gadd9 Dsus2 Asus2
Gadd9 Asus2 Gadd9 Asus2
Gadd9 Asus2 Gadd9 Asus2
How to play Scaramouche
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.